There's a video inside (maybe The Guardian can eventually figure out embedding technology that everyone else uses) that should be a great concern for many. The recent happenings dating back at least to the time Tony Blair had police arrest an elderly Labour Party member arrested for calling him out at a political event (citing anti-terror laws, of course) is a dangerous trend.
There have been numerous run-ins with the British police lately and despite apologies and repeated clarifications of the actual law, it continues to be a problem. Obviously nobody really cares about hassling photographers without reason. The bad guys also would probably never try more to blend in and try new tactics for taking photos either. Have fun on your next British holiday and be sure to leave the camera at home. Who really takes photos while on vacation anyway?
Simona Bonomo, 32, an art student at London Metropolitan University at London Metropolitan University, filmed the moment on 19 November when she was approached by two police community support officers (PCSOs) in Paddington, west London.
When Bonomo was challenged by one PCSO, she said she was filming "just for fun". He replied: "You like looking at those buildings do you? You're basically filming for fun? I don't believe you."
Bonomo then declined his request to see what she had filmed. "I can have a look if I want to, if I think it may be linked to terrorism. This is an iconic site," he replied.
